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LinksCavan Stages Rally - 27 May 12
Posted: June 14, 2012 10:00 PM - 37606 Hits
Round 3 - 2012 Border Rally Championship
- Looby Brothers Rehibilitation Fund
- Statement from Wexford Motor Club
- Personal Statement from Eugene Donnelly
- Motorsport Ireland Statement – Cavan Stages Rally
- Statement from County Cavan Motor Club
- IRISH EXAMINER: "Pair killed in Cavan rally crash named"
- RTE NEWS: "Two spectators killed in accident at Cavan Stages car rally"
- SCRUTINY & PARC FERME MAP / FINAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Border Championship Preview
- Seeded Entry Lists
- Entries Received (18/5/12)
- Time and Distance Schedule
- Regulations / Details
Looby Brothers Rehibilitation Fund
Posted: June 13, 2012 11:41 AM
"As most of you are aware, the events of just a couple of weeks ago have had a huge impact on the Looby family. As the lads continue on their road to recovery, thankfully, ongoing care, household bills and even simple accommodation for the family all soon adds up. A group of people have opened a fund to raise money for the boys and their families at this time. There are plans behind the scenes currently to look at some Fundraising event(s) but for now, the account has been opened and any donations are welcomed.
The account details are:
Looby Brothers Rehabilitation Fund. Acc no 02357739 sort code 93-53-79
An IBAN no. And SWIFT code for any overseas donations has been requested.
More than anyone, I appreciate how difficult times are currently but any donations are welcomed."
Sarah Whelan on behalf of the Looby Brothers Rehabilitation Fund."
Personal Statement from Eugene Donnelly
Posted: May 29, 2012 8:27 AM
"It was with real sadness that I learned of the death of Joe Lane and Caroline Cleary yesterday. I knew Joe for many years and you could be sure to see him, with his camera at every event.
He was a real gentleman and always took time to chat and took great pride in talking me through the hundreds of action shots he took on the stages.
My last meeting with Joe was at the Killarney, Rally of the Lakes. Following our retirement, the car was being taken off the stage and we were sitting at the side of the road. Joe drove by and seeing Paddy and me turned back. As usual he had his camera close by and took a few shots of us. We had a quick chat and he took a calendar from his car for me to sign. It is unbelievable that this was the last time we were to meet.
Joe together with Caroline, will be truly remembered for their great love of Irish Motorsport. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to both families on their tragic loss.
My thoughts are also with the Driver and Co-Driver. It is heartbreaking that this has happened to them while participating in the sport that they obviously love.
I would also at this time wish a speedy recovery to those who were injured. My thoughts are with you all at this very difficult time."
Motorsport Ireland Statement – Cavan Stages Rally
Posted: May 29, 2012 8:25 AM
Motorsport Ireland extends its sympathies to the families and friends of the two spectators who were fatally injured and the seven others who were injured during a tragic incident this morning at the Cavan Stages Rally.
Motorsport Ireland also extends its sympathies to the members of County Cavan Motor Club and everyone involved with organising today’s event who reacted so quickly and professionally to the incident.
Motorsport Ireland and its affiliated clubs are recognised internationally for operating to the highest standards of motorsport safety for competitors and spectators in line with the best practice of the FIA.
Motorsport Ireland has begun a full investigation with the relevant authorities into the events at today’s Cavan Stages Rally to establish how this accident occurred.
Statement from County Cavan Motor Club
Posted: May 29, 2012 8:25 AM
15:00 Sunday 27th May 2012
Statement from County Cavan Motor Club
County Cavan Motor Club deeply regrets that an incident occurred today the 27th of May at approximately 11:10am on stage one of the County Cavan Motor club special stages rally.
As a result of this incident two people have suffered fatal injuries.
Seven other spectators have been taken to hospital for further treatment. The extent of the injuries is not known.
At this time all our energy is focused on the families of those involved in this tragic accident.
The relevant authorities were immediately advised of the incident and the rally rescue services attended the scene.
An investigation has begun into all facts surrounding the accident. As these facts become available a further statement will issue.
RTE NEWS: "Two spectators killed in accident at Cavan Stages car rally"
Posted: May 27, 2012 1:02 PM
Border Championship Preview
Posted: May 24, 2012 2:27 PM
Round 2 of the 2012 Sligo Pallets Border Rally Championship, the Monaghan Stages Rally certainly lived up to its billing as one of the best events over the last few years. The 200km route was universally praised by competitors and with just half of the starters making it to the finish, demonstrated the challenge that faced both man and machine during the day. The Border 'Drive of the Day' award, which goes to the fastest crew in a chosen class on a chosen stage was selected as stage five for class 11 crews on this event. Weather conditions were mixed during the day, which made selecting the appropriate tyre all the more important.
Class 2-4:
Adrian Cannon/Paddy McCrudden made it two wins out of two in their Honda Civic after a one minute class 2 victory from Stephen Bradley/Graham Henderson in a similar car. Mark Ewing/Rachel McConnell were victorious in class 3 in their Civic from Pakie Duffy/Micheal Reilly. In class 4, Shane Maguire/Martin McGarritty thanks to a 4th overall finish were the top registered finishers to move into the lead of the class in the championship. James O'Reilly is now 2nd in the navigators section after guiding Sam Moffett to 2nd overall and 1st in class.
Class 6-8:
Joe McGonigle/Ciaran Geaney maintained their winning ways in class 6 after an excellent run to 15th overall. Roger Kennedy/Wendy Blackledge also made it two consecutive win in class 7 but with no other starters they only inherit 6 points in the championship. Surprisingly no class 8 registered crew made the finish after a tough day for the World Rally Cars as all three failed to finish.
Class 9-11:
Barry McGill scored his 2nd consecutive class 9 win, with Paul Clarke stepping in to the navigators seat at the last minute. They were also three minutes clear of Brendan O'Reilly/Mark Hamaill in 2nd. Patrick Kiernan/Darren O'Brien took a fine class 10 win to kick start their Border campaign after a non-finish in Mayo. Aaron McQuaid/Aiden Coyle, last year's championship runners-up finished in 2nd place. Class 11 went the way of Monaghan's Johno Doogan/Padraig Doogan in their Mk2 Escort with Seamus Doherty/Peter Byrne 2nd registered crew home in 3rd in class. Seamus Connolly/Gary McCrudden won the Drive of the Day award for their fastest class time on stage five although problems left them at the tail end of the field.
Class 12-15:
Arthur Kierans/Mac Kierans continued their class winning streak with another win in Monaghan and who would bet against them retained their Border title. Eamon McGuigan/Micheal Moran finished in 2nd place. Class 13 was dominated by Kieran McCarra/Colm Murphy who ran as high as 5th overall until mechanical problems dropped them to 8th place. Michael Conlon/Darren McCague followed them home in 2nd place. Daniel McKenna/Andrew Grennan scored a home victory on the rally as their Class 14 Escort profited on the retirements of the world rally cars to take a superb overall win. Declan Boyle/Brian Boyle were the 2nd registered crew home, 3rd in class and 6th overall to get their 1st points haul of the year. David Leonard/Darragh Mullen in the Mitsubishi Lancer were the only registered class 15 crew to finish despite a difficult day which left them well down the field.
In overall terms there is now a four way tie in the Drivers Section between Adrian Cannon, Barry McGill, Joe McGonigle and Arthur Kierans who each have 20 points. In the Navigators section, Paddy McCrudden, Ciaran Geaney and Mac Kierans also have 20 points each.
Seeded Entry Lists
Posted: May 23, 2012 9:40 AM
No Driver/Co-Driver (Make/Model) [Class]
1 Niall Maguire/Enda Sherry (Subura Impreza WRC) [8]
2 Donagh Kelly/Kevin Flanagan (Subura Impreza WRC) [8]
3 Shane Maguire/Martin Mc Garrity (Subura Impreza N11 ) [4]
4 Josh Moffett/Domhnall Lennon (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9) [4]
5 Trevor Bustard/Kenny Bustard (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9) [4]
6 Declan Boyle/Brian Boyle (Ford Escort MK 2) [14]
7 Manus Kelly/Donall Barrett (Ford Escort MK 2) [14]
8 Adrian Hetherington/Gary Nolan (Ford Escort MK 2) [14]
9 Brian Brogan/TBA (Ford Escort MK 2) [14]
10 Russell Woods/Gary Gallagher (Ford Escort Mk 2) [13]
11 Daniel Doherty/Michael Doherty (Ford Escort Mk 2) [14]
12 Paul Barrett/John Mc Elhinney (Ford Escort MK 2) [14]
14 Kieran Mc Carra/Colm Murphy (Honda Civic) [13]
15 Jonathan Pringle/Martin Byrne (Ford Escort MK 2) [13]
16 Trevor Mulligan/Declan Smith (Ford Escort Mk 2) [14]
17 Jonathan Greer/Gordon Noble (Citroen DS3 R3) [8]
18 Michael Colon/Niall Connelly (Ford Escort MK 2) [13]
19 Michael Curran/Sean Hayde (Ford Escort MK 2) [14]
20 Mervyn Wedlock/Damien Mc Cabe (Ford Escort MK 2) [13]
21 Gary Cooney/Rory Mc Bride (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 8) [8]
22 Alan Sheridan/Gerard Colon (Ford Escort MK 2) [14]
23 Brian Armstrong/Damien Flemming (Ford Escort Mk 2) [14]
24 Arthur Kierans/Mac Kierans (Ford Escort MK 2) [12]
25 Paddy Boyle/Marty Sherlock (Ford Escort Mk 2) [13]
26 Daniel Conaghan/Terence Magee (Ford Escort MK 2) [13]
27 James Cassidy/Karen Kelly (Ford Escort Mk 2) [12]
28 David Leonard/Darragh Mullen (Mitsubishi Lancer) [15]
29 Joesph Mc Gonigle/Ciaran Geaney (Renault Clio R3) [7]
30 Francis Fee/Patrick Malanaphy (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo) [3]
31 Neil Tohill/Gerard Tohill (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9) [4]
32 Rory Byrne/James Byrne (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 9) [4]
33 Jason Currid/Miceal Currid (Subaru Impreza) [15]
34 Paul Clarke/Gary Copperthwaite (Ford Escort Mk2) [12]
35 John Doogan/Padraig Doogan (Ford Escort Mk 2) [11]
36 Liam Bohan/Ged Kennedy (Toyota Starlet Rwd) [13]
37 Eamon Mc Guigan/Michael Moran (Ford Escort MK 2) [12]
38 Neill Harron/James Mc Carville (Ford Escort MK 5) [12]
39 Chris Armstrong/Breen Mc Namee (Ford Escort MK 2) [13]
40 Stephen Mc Cann/Gary Mc Namee (Mitsubishi Lancer Evo 7) [15]
41 Joseph Smith/Justin Brady (Ford Escort MK 2) [12]
42 Vincent Collins/Fintan Kilroe (Ford Escort Mk 2) [12]
43 Desi Henry/Naill Burns (Citreon DS3 R3) [8]
44 Seamus Doherty/Peter Bryne (Ford Escort MK 2) [11]
45 Adrian Cannon/Paddy Mc Crudden (Honda Civic) [2]
46 Stephen Bradley/Dean O Sullivan (Honda Civic EK4) [2]
47 Sean Agnew/Peter Deery (Citreon C2 R2 Max) [6]
48 Patrick Kierans/Darren O Brien (Ford Escort Mk 2) [10]
49 Adrian Foley/Con Mulcahy (Opel Corsa) [10]
50 Adrian Fox /Ciaran Mc Phillips (Ford Escort Mk 2) [10]
51 John Mc Cabe/Trevor Burke (Ford Escort Mk 2) [11]
52 Paul Carron/Andrew Browne (Toyota Corolla) [11]
53 Hugh Mc Quaid/Chris Melly (Ford Escort MK 2) [12]
54 Michael Carbin/Evin Hughes (Peugeot 205) [10]
55 Barry Mc Gill/Dereck Heena (Ford Escort MK 2) [9]
56 Justin Smyth/Gregory Mc Quillan (Ford Escort MK 2) [9]
57 Brendan O Reilly/TBA (Ford Escort MK 2) [9]
58 Johnny Leonard/Jackie Elliott (Ford Fiesta ST) [3]
59 Declan Mc Gettigan/Jonathon Gallagher (Honda Civic) [11]
60 Seamus Connelly/Gary Mc Crudden (Toyota Corolla) [11]
61 J T Warnock/Andy Hayes (Ford Ford Escort) [12]
62 Brian Tolan/Kerry Mc Carter (Ford Escort G3) [12]
63 Alister Peoples/Kelvin Gourney (Ford Escort MK 2) [11]
64 Gerry Mc Intyre/Arron Mc Intyre (Toyota Starlet) [11]
65 Tommy Rogers/Phillip Mc Entee (Ford Escort MK 2) [11]
66 Stephen Clarke/Daniel Donnelly (Ford Escort MK 2) [11]
67 David Smyth/TBA (Toyota Corolla) [11]
68 Mickey Peoples/Stephen Gallinagh (Ford Escort MK 2) [13]
69 Patrick Corey/Chris Horan (Ford Escort MK 2) [12]
70 Phillip Smith/Michael Meehan (Honda Civic) [6]
71 Rodney Nesbitt/Aidan Mc Avinve (Ford Escort MK 2) [12]
72 Rodger Kennedy/Wendy Blackledge (Peugeot 306) [7]
73 Peter Mc Carry/Gerald Mc Ginley (Ford Ford Escort) [13]
74 John Kelly/Niall Kelly (Toyota Corrolla) [10]
75 Gary Kieran /James Fulton (Ford Escort Mk 2 ) [10]
76 Paul Rowley/Gerard Rowley (Honda Civic) [2]
77 Adam Kinkade/Andrew Speares (Honda Civic) [2]
78 Thomas Carolan/TBA (Ford Escort Mk 2) [10]
79 Mick Mc Cormack/TBA (Honda Civic) [2]
80 Mark Ewing/TBA (Honda Civic Type R) [3]
81 Packie Duffy/Colin Duffy (Honda Civic) [N3]
82 David Quinn/Wesley Shaw (Vauxhall Nova) [9]
83 John Duffy/John Egan (Honda Integra) [7]
84 Eamon Mc Cafferty/TBA (Ford Puma) [5]
85 Phillip Monaghan/Christy Bradley (Honda Civic EG 6) [11]
86 Gary Mc Cabe/Michael Donnellan (Ecort Mk 2) [10]
87 Conor Maguire/Bart Mc Ardle (Ford Escort Mk 1) [11]
88 Martin Ewing/James Ewing (Peugeot 205 GTI) [10]
89 Liam Branley/Samantha Branely (Peugeot 206) [6]
90 Gavin Kelly/Shaun Boyle (Civic Type R) [3]
91 Ivan Hunt/David Hunt (Honda Civic EK4) [2]
92 Darren Mc Gill/Ciaran Mc Gill (Mitsubishi Colt) [9]
93 Declan Hall/Chris Corr (Toyota Corolla) [11]
94 Tony Langdon/David Loughney (Honda Civic) [2]
95 Allen Buckley/John Masterson (Suzuki Swift Gti) [9]
96 Mark Kelly/Dereck Lynch (Honda Civic) [11]
97 David Keller/Noel O Donnell (Honda Civic 16V) [2]
98 Evin Henderson/Niall Mc Daid (Honda Civic) [11]
99 Johnny Wilhare/Cahir Wilhare (Honda Civic EK4) [2]
100 Shane Orr/Kevin Connor (Honda Civic) [2]
Junior Entry List
201 Ciaran Walsh/TBA (Honda Civic) [Junior]
202 Barry Brady/Sean Brady (Honda Civic) [Junior]
203 Brian Smith/Christopher Sheanon (Toyota Corolla) [Junior]
204 Sean Brady/Barry Mc Loughlin (Peugeot 205 Gti) [Junior]
205 Kevin Cole/Killian O Reilly (Ford Escort MK 2) [Junior]
206 Leonard Tuite/TBA (Peugeot 205) [Junior]
207 Ferlin Taylor/Derdre Benson (Toyota Corolla) [Junior]
Entries Received (18/5/12)
Posted: May 19, 2012 12:20 PM
Driver/Co-Driver (Make/Model)
Stephen Clarke/Daniel Donnelly (Ford Escort MK 2) [11]
Paul Carron/Andrew Browne (Toyota Corolla) [11]
Liam Branley/Samantha Branely (Peugeot 206) [6]
Joseph Smith/Justin Brady (Ford Escort MK 2) [12]
Gavin Kelly/Shaun Boyle (Civic Type R) [3]
Daniel Conaghan/Terence Magee (Ford Escort MK 2) [13]
Donagh Kelly/Kevin Flanagan (Subaru WRC) [8]
Barry Mc Gill/Dereck Heena (Ford Escort MK 2) [9]
Manus Kelly/Donall Barrett (Ford Escort MK 2) [14]
Rodger Kennedy/Wendy Blackledge (Peugeot 306) [7]
Adam Kinkade/Andrew Speares (Honda Civic) [2]
Trevor Bustard/Kenny Bustard (Mitsubishi Evo 9) [4]
Declan Mc Gettigan/Jonathon Gallagher (Honda Civic) [11]
Gerry Mc Intyre/Arron Mc Intyre (Toyota Starlet) [11]
Barry Brady/Sean Brady (Honda Civic) [Junior]
Patrick Corey/Chris Horan (Ford Escort MK 2) [12]
Adrian Hetherington/Gary Nolan (Ford Escort MK 2) [14]
Darren Mc Gill/Ciaran Mc Gill (Mitsubishi Colt) [9]
Declan Boyle/Brian Boyle (Ford Escort MK 2) [14]
Tommy Rogers/Phillip Mc Entee (Ford Escort MK 2) [11]
Kieran Mc Carra/Colm Murphy (Honda Civic) [13]
Alister Peoples/Kelvin Gourney (Ford Escort MK 2) [11]
Michael Curran/Sean Hayde (Ford Escort MK 2) [14]
Ivan Hunt/David Hunt (Honda Civic EK4) [2]
Neill Harron/James Mc Carville (Ford Escort MK 5) [12]
Johnny Leonard/Jackie Elliott (Ford Fiesta ST) [3]
Adrian Foley/Con Mulcahy (Opel Corsa) [10]
Seamus Doherty/Peter Bryne (Ford Escort MK 2) [11]
Johnny Wilhare/Cahir Wilhare (Honda Civic EK4) [2]
David Quinn/Wesley Shaw (Vauxhall Nova) [9]
Declan Hall/Chris Corr (Toyota Corolla) [11]
David Keller/Noel O Donnell (Honda Civic 16V) [2]
Malachy Loughran/Denver Rafferty (Ford Escort Mk 2) [12]
Paul Barrett/John Mc Elhinney (Ford Escort MK 2) [14]
Mark Ewing/TBA (Honda Civic Type R) [3]
Justin Smyth/Gregory Mc Quillan (Ford Escort MK 2) [9]
Tony Langdon/David Loughney (Honda Civic) [2]
Adrian Cannon/Paddy Mc Crudden (Honda Civic) [2]
Jason Currid/Miceal Currid (Subaru Impreza) [15]
David Leonard/Darragh Mullen (Mitsubishi Lancer) [15]
Martin Ewing/James Ewing (Peugeot 205 GTI) [10]
John Kelly/Niall Kelly (Toyota Corrolla) [10]
Mick Mc Cormack/TBA (Honda Civic) [2]
J T Warnock/Andy Hayes (Ford Ford Escort) [12]
Mark Kelly/Dereck Lynch (Honda Civic) [11]
Kevin Cole/Killian O Reilly (Ford Escort MK 2) [Junior]
Brendan O Reilly/TBA (Ford Escort MK 2) [9]
Shane Orr/Kevin Connor (Honda Civic) [2]
Leonard Tuite/TBA (Peugeot 205) [16]
Rodney Nesbitt/Aidan Mc Avinve (Ford Escort MK 2) [12]
Paul Rowley/Gerard Rowley (Honda Civic) [2]
Mickey Peoples/Stephen Gallinagh (Ford Escort MK 2) [13]
Ciaran Walsh/TBA (Honda Civic) [Junior]
Rory Bryne/James Bryne (Mitsubishi Evo 9) [4]
Jonathan Pringle/Martin Bryne (Ford Escort MK 2) [13]
Michael Colon/Niall Connelly (Ford Escort MK 2) [13]
Seamus Connelly/Gary Mc Crudden (Toyota Corolla) [11]
Eamon Mc Guigan/Michael Moran (Ford Escort MK 2) [12]
John Duffy/John Egan (Honda Integra) [7]
Brian Tolan/Kerry Mc Carter (Ford Escort G3) [12]
Alan Sheridan/Gerard Colon (Ford Escort MK 2) [14]
Phillip Smith/Michael Meehan (Honda Civic) [6]
Sean Brady/Barry Mc Loughlin (Peugeot 205 Gti) [Junior]
Jonathan Greer/Gordon Noble (Citroen DS3 R3) [8]
Stephen Bradley/Dean O Sullivan (Honda Civic EK4) [2]
Allen Buckley/John Masterson (Suzuki Swift Gti) [9]
David Smyth/TBA (Toyota Corolla) [11]
Brian Brogan/TBA (Ford Escort MK 2) [14]
Francis Fee/Patrick Malanaphy (Mitsubishi Evo) [3]
Stephen Mc Cann/Gary Mc Namee (Mitsubishi Evo 7) [15]
Mervyn Wedlock/Damien Mc Cabe (Ford Escort MK 2) [13]
Michael Carbin/Evin Hughes (Peugeot 205) [10]
Joseph Mc Gonigle/Ciaran Geaney (Renault Clio R3) [7]
Hugh Mc Quaid/Chris Melly (Ford Escort MK 2) [12]
Neil Tohill/Gerard Tohill (Mitsubishi Evo 9) [4]
Chris Armstrong/Breen Mc Namee (Ford Escort MK 2) [13]
Arthur Kierans/Mac Kierans (Ford Escort MK 2) [12]
Conor Maguire/Bart Mc Ardle (Ford Escort Mk 1) [11]
Brian Armstrong/Damien Flemming (Ford Escort Mk 2) [14]
Patrick Kierans/Darren O Brien (Ford Escort Mk 2) [10]
Gary Mc Cabe/Michael Donnellan (Ford Escort Mk 2) [10]
M Collins/Fintan Kilroe (Ford Escort Mk 2) [12]
Evin Henderson/Niall Mc Daid (Honda Civic) [11]
John Mc Cabe/Trevor Burke (Ford Escort Mk 2) [11]
Trevor Mulligan/Declan Smith (Ford Escort Mk 2) [14]
Paddy Boyle/Marty Sherlock (Ford Escort Mk 2) [13]
Gary Kieran /James Fulton (Ford Escort Mk 2 ) [10]
Russell Woods/Gary Gallagher (Ford Escort Mk 2) [13]
James Cassidy/Karen Kelly (Ford Escort Mk 2) [12]
Liam Bohan/Ged Kennedy (Toyota Starlet Rwd) [13]
Niall Maguire/Enda Sherry (Subura Impreza ) [8]
Shane Maguire/Martin Mc Garrity (Subura Impreza ) [4]
Josh Moffett/Domhnall Lennon (Mitsubishi Evo 9) [4]
Brian Smith/Christopher Sheanon (Toyota Corolla) [11]
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